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Beyond, Beneath, Beside explores the site of the Tea Houses and their proximity to the River Nore and its nearby tributary the River Breagagh. During her residency, artist Kate Fahey investigated the locale, including Talbot’s Inch model arts and crafts village, the former Greenvale Woollen Mills, and engaged with the rich subterranean, cultural and industrial …

jbsphotoskilkenny In 2021, when the flag to commemorate the signing of the Truce in 1921, was raised above the historic Closh in Kilkenny city, no one could imagine the series of actions that would unfold over the following four years. Actions conceived, thought through and completed by volunteers across all walks of life in Kilkenny, …

By Ger Cody Well that’s it for another year. The Liam McCarthy cup rests in Tipperary. An All-Ireland that saw the Premier county come out on top with a score of 3-27 to Cork’s 1-18. To be fair, you couldn’t deny Liam Cahill’s charges’ victory. They were mighty in their approach and execution, especially in …

By Pat Griffin For a moment, just picture this: Firstly, an iconic building steeped in 800 years of history, which has lived through turbulent times. Secondly, imagine the presentation of a story which has resonated through the ages – a story which itself has emerged from some of history’s most dramatic events. Merge both together …

By Ger Cody Photos jbsphotoskilkenny Caomhnú Kilkenny, a residential facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, opened in 2002. It was a purpose-built, single-story unit located within the Kilcreene Hospital complex on the western outskirts of Kilkenny city. And, this week, The Kilkenny Observer made its way to the centre for the opening of a wonderful …

Soap Box City 2025 is a literary event designed for writers to share their original work in an open mic’ format during the Kilkenny Arts Festival. Kilkenny Writers Anonymous, with funding and support from the Arts Office, invites writers of all genres and at all stages of their careers to join them in reading original …

A packed crowd gathered at Farrell’s Bar on Saturday night to celebrate the incredible achievement of local hero David Brennan. The event, hosted by John Maher as Master of Ceremonies, marked David’s triumphant return from Birmingham, Alabama, where he won a gold medal at the World Police and Fire Games. David travelled to America to …

The Black Abbey Church is celebrating 800 years in Kilkenny this year. To celebrate this incredible birthday, the Priory and members of the Abbey are preparing various celebrations to mark the occasion. One idea is to resurrect the performance of a mystery play, to be performed at the church. Lake Productions have adapted some of …

The Board and Director of Butler Gallery are delighted to announce the appointment of Adeline Minchin as our new Head of Development. Adeline joins Butler Gallery after seven years with Wexford Festival Opera (WFO) as part of their highly successful Development Team. Working as Sponsorship Manager with WFO, she managed and developed an annual 6-figure …